M1.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Orsières, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-05-14 02:29:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 14, 2026 at 02:29 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Orsières, Valais/Wallis (Switzerland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by INGV.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-14 02:29:37 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Switzerland

State

Valais/Wallis

City

Orsières

County

Entremont

Village

Orsières

Source

ingv

Coordinates

45.89180, 7.08020

Temperature

-10.2°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — deeper than the regional average (5.1 km)

Regional average: 5.1 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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